Define Teratogen

question 75

Essay

Define teratogen.List and describe the factors that determine the extent of harm done by a teratogen.

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Definitions:

Penicillin

A group of antibiotics derived from Penicillium fungi, used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Vaccines

Biological preparations that provide immunity to specific diseases by stimulating the body's immune response.

Social Conditions

Circumstances within society, such as poverty, education levels, and employment, that affect individuals' lifestyle choices and health outcomes.

Childbed Fever

Also known as puerperal fever, a bacterial infection contracted by women during childbirth or miscarriage, characterized by severe fever and possibly fatal.